Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker was the lone shooter to make the cut for two individual events in the 35-strong Indian squad announced on Monday for the 16th Asian Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan from August 16 to 30.

Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale is now working on his goal to strike gold in the next edition of Olympics in Los Angeles.

Swapnil Kusale won bronze at Paris Olympics 2024 in the 50m rifle three positions event, but has set his goals even higher now.

Manu Bhaker missed a historic hat-trick at Paris Olympics 2024, finishing fourth in the women's 25m sports pistol event after a heroic performance.

India won three medals in shooting in the Paris Olympics 2024.

Paris Olympics medallists Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale have decided to skip the tournament.

The father of Paris Olympics shooting bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale on Monday expressed disappointment over the Maharashtra government paying a prize money of Rs 2 crore to his son, saying Haryana doles out much higher amount for its athletes.

Usha on Monday said that it was "deeply concerning" that the EC members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds.

The IOA had planned to award each individual medallist between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore, with coaches receiving Rs 15 lakh to Rs 25 lakh as part of the official felicitation.

Bindra praised Manu Bhaker for patching up with coach Jaspal Rana and for working in tandem for her success.